1
as in paradox
someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another
a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction
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as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the actress's contradiction of the marriage rumor caused quite a stir
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Recent Examples of contradiction
Serpell revels in all of the complications and contradictions of Toni Morrison, treating her subject with both reverence and even some skepticism and never settling for the easy conclusion.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
That’s a contradiction the actors relished.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
But the memoir still invites scrutiny for its apparent contradictions.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
But it has rarely been managed with such apparent indifference to its own contradictions.
—Shirvin Zeinalzadeh, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
That’s a contradiction the actors relished.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 June 2026
But the memoir still invites scrutiny for its apparent contradictions.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
But it has rarely been managed with such apparent indifference to its own contradictions.
—Shirvin Zeinalzadeh, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradiction
Noun
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More than 150 years later, one economist is citing this phenomenon, dubbed Jevons paradox, to explain why the cost of AI will continue to creep up.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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The result is a troubling paradox.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The game flipped right after with a 10-2 spearheaded by Brunson, who no longer faced a flurry of denials on every single offensive possession.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Iran has been beset with logistical problems since then, including the denial of visas for certain members of its delegation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Rather than dwell on the rejection, the two quickly shift gears and discuss 10 Petal's upcoming 190th anniversary celebration.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The popularity of social media — where everyone posts their personal business online — has turned rejection into a public spectacle, beyond your friend group, school, community or neighborhood.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Contradiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradiction. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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